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Split & Extract PDF Pages

Split a PDF or pull selected pages out.

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[ DROP PDF HERE ]

or click to browse · one file at a time

Files stay on your device.

Pages are copied out of the original file, not re-rendered, so text and images keep their quality. Everything runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

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How to split or extract PDF pages

01 / STEPS
  1. 01Add your PDF — Drop a PDF onto the workspace or click to browse. It is read in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
  2. 02Choose a mode — Pick 'Extract selected pages' to gather the pages you choose into one file, or 'Split every page' to save each page as its own PDF.
  3. 03Pick the pages — For extraction, type the pages you want, such as 1-3, 5, 8-10. Leave the box empty to take every page.
  4. 04Run and download — Click [ EXTRACT ] or [ SPLIT ]. When it finishes, download the result, or clear to start a new file.
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Understanding page selection

02 / GUIDE

Page numbers use a simple, forgiving syntax. Type a single page (7), a range (3-9), or a mix separated by commas (1-3, 5, 8-10). Pages are counted from 1, the same way they appear on the document itself. Leaving the box empty, or typing 'all', selects every page.

Invalid entries are rejected before anything is created: a number larger than the page count, or a reversed range such as 9-3, shows a prompt so you can correct it. This keeps the output predictable instead of silently dropping pages.

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Split vs. extract: which should you use?

03 / DETAILS
  • ›Extract selected pages — Pulls the pages you list into a single new PDF. Use it when you want a few pages kept together — for example, chapters 2-4 of a report.
  • ›Split every page — Saves each page as its own one-page PDF. Use it when a recipient needs just one page, or you want to share pages individually.
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Troubleshooting

04 / DETAILS
  • ›Encrypted or damaged PDF — Password-protected or corrupted files cannot be opened by the in-browser engine. You'll see a message that the PDF could not be read; remove the password or use an undamaged file first.
  • ›Page numbers out of range — If a number is larger than the page count or a range is reversed, the tool asks for valid page numbers instead of producing a file. Check the count shown next to the file name.
  • ›Very large files — Splitting copies each page, so a long document takes a little longer and produces many downloads. Keep the tab open until every file is saved.
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Frequently asked questions

05 / FAQ
Are my PDFs uploaded anywhere?

No. All reading and splitting happens in your browser tab. The file is never sent to a server.

What is the difference between extract and split?

Extract pulls the pages you list (like 1-3, 5) into one new PDF. Split turns every page into its own single-page PDF, which is handy when a recipient needs just one page.

Does splitting reduce the file size?

Not by changing the pages — only by keeping fewer of them. The pages you keep are copied exactly, so text and images keep their original quality.

What happens to encrypted PDFs?

Password-protected or corrupted PDFs cannot be read by the in-browser engine and will show an error. Remove the protection first.

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